‘The future of banking in Africa lies with banks, not fintech’ Published by Kate Douglas on 16 November 2016 The success of mobile payments and microloans companies has led many to believe otherwise.
South African company predicts Trump win (and Brexit) where polls fail Published by Kate Douglas on 15 November 2016 BrandsEye is using social media to find out what people really think.
South African students are demanding free university: Here’s how to achieve it Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2016 Experts discuss possible solutions to the country’s tertiary education crisis.
Why MTN is venturing into livestock tracking in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2016 The telco is set to launch its mobile app to help cattle owners and herdsmen monitor and track their livestock.
From cows to cars: Where this insurer sees potential in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 9 November 2016 Liberty sees growth coming from African markets beyond South Africa.
How former Jumia MD is selling groceries online in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2016 Supermart is a Nigerian e-commerce website dedicated to grocery shopping.
Renting kids’ toys? Yes, there’s a company doing it Published by Kate Douglas on 4 November 2016 Monthly toy rentals in Cape Town mean kids outgrowing toys is less of a problem.
Nigeria’s rapidly growing youth population: A blessing or curse? Published by Kate Douglas on 3 November 2016 Africa-focused professionals weigh in.
How calling your mother can help you get a micro-loan in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2016 Micro-loan provider, Tala, uses smartphone data to determine credit scores.
South Africa’s growth outlook set to improve – Old Mutual Published by Kate Douglas on 31 October 2016 The effects of load shedding, high food prices, and drought will start to wear off.
Why Zambia’s top food business attracted investment from UK’s CDC Published by Kate Douglas on 27 October 2016 Zambeef is a leading farm-to-shop supplier of meat, dairy, eggs, edible oils and flour. It operates the in-store butcheries for Shoprite, one of Africa’s top supermarket chains.
The father of M-Pesa on being innovative in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 October 2016 Listening to customers – and the data gathered from them – is key.
Early investors score big time with Rwandan banana wine Published by Kate Douglas on 25 October 2016 Turning a small investment into thousands of crates sold in east Africa.
Behavioural scientist on selling financial products to low-income customers Published by Kate Douglas on 21 October 2016 Challenging misconceptions about the low uptake of financial products.
